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Stop Assuming China Is Enemy From Day One: Rahul Gandhi’s Aide Sam Pitroda

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Congress veteran and Rahul Gandhi's close aide Sam Pitroda has said the threat from China is often blown out of proportion, and it is time to recognise and respect that country.

In an exclusive interview with IANS, Mr Pitroda was categorical in his take on India-China relations saying that there is a need to change India's mindset and stop assuming that China is the enemy.

He said that India's approach has been confrontational from the beginning. "Our attitude is that of confrontation from day one, and that attitude creates enemies, and that creates certain support in the country. I think we need to change that pattern to assume that China is the enemy from day one. It is not just to China, but to everyone..."